CAPE COD MUSEUMS
DENNIS HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSEUMS
Dennis, Massachusetts 02660
The Dennis Historical Society will sponsor several programs in 2021. Dennis Museums will be open for limited programs. Please see the website above for further information.
The Pauline Wixon Derick Library is open by appointment until further notice. Please check the website for dates and times.
Did You Know? The Dennis Historical Society was formed in 1968 as a non-profit organization whose mission is to preserve, promote and present the history of Dennis. It accepts Dennis related gifts, promotes three town owned museums and sponsors historical programs & cemetery tours.
Did You Know? DHS maintains the Pauline Wixon Derick Library, located on the 2nd floor of the West Dennis Library,
260 Route 28 (Main St) W Dennis. Dennis Historical Society archives are preserved here, including maritime collections, local diaries, early deeds, photographs and genealogical information. It is open on Thursday from Noon to 2 pm or by appointment. Contact Librarian Ruth Derick at (508) 398-3138 or ruthderick@gmail.com.
Did You Know? The DHS website offers an on-line searchable digital archive of historic information and photos
related to Dennis history, as well an online bookstore of Dennis history.